Dementia Care in Tempe, AZ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tempe, AZ: the local picture

2,252

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

20,951

residents 65 or older (11% of Tempe)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tempe has about 2,252 residents aged 85 or older among 20,951 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Maricopa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Tempe residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Tempe compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Tempe	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,993	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Tempe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Guadalupe, AZ	2.4 mi	800	93
Chandler, AZ	8.6 mi	38,167	3,729
Paradise Valley, AZ	11 mi	4,118	550
Gilbert, AZ	12 mi	30,955	2,579
Mesa, AZ	12 mi	89,374	9,927
Sun Lakes, AZ	13 mi	10,984	1,709

Nursing homes near Tempe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tempe Post Acute	Tempe, AZ	1.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(480) 831-8660
Mirabella At Asu	Tempe, AZ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	21	(602) 777-7701
Friendship Village Of Tempe	Tempe, AZ	3.0 mi	3 of 5	128	(480) 831-3184
River Park Post Acute	Chandler, AZ	3.9 mi	5 of 5	66	(480) 345-8500
Plaza Healthcare	Scottsdale, AZ	5.5 mi	5 of 5	179	(480) 990-1904
Resolve Harmony Center, LLC	Phoenix, AZ	5.7 mi	1 of 5	115	(602) 305-7134

Hospices serving Tempe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Optimal Hospice Inc	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	(623) 887-8837
Celebrity Home Health & Hospice	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	(480) 966-8888
Otium Hospice Inc	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	(602) 844-8245
Emblem Hospice	Tempe, AZ	0.5 mi	(480) 444-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Tempe. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Tempe

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,666 monthly median income of Tempe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Tempe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tempe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tempe Post Acute in Tempe (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mirabella At Asu in Tempe (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Friendship Village Of Tempe in Tempe (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tempe?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,666 monthly median income of Tempe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Tempe, AZ